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Netflix announces major change as it offers monthly subscription for just £4.99
Global streaming service Netflix has today (October 13) announced that it will begin offering a cheaper subscription for just £4.99 a month. The new package will keep all the original features that fans of the streaming service love, but will
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In pictures: Bents unveils its 'Christmas Experience' 2022
CHRISTMAS has well and truly arrived at Bents Garden and Home, after the centre unveiled its 'Christmas Experience' on Tuesday, October 12. You can read our full round-up of the official opening here, or watch our full live stream of the opening
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Huge light-up installations coming to LiveWire sites for Rugby League World Cup
A HUGE light-up installation is heading to Warrington in the wake of the Rugby League World Cup. The installation will be visiting two sites in Warrington to mark the international tournament. These mobile artworks have been created to reflect
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Hundreds flock to Whittle Hall for family fun at 'Environment Day'
HUNDREDS of people came together for a day of family fun at Whittle Hall to mark 'Environment Day.' The Whittle Hall event gave the community the chance to discover more about local wildlife, with events including pond dipping and a nature trail
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Orford Dunkirk veteran and Wire fan celebrates 100th birthday with family
A DUNKIRK veteran from Orford celebrated his 100th birthday last week, surrounded by his family and friends. John Blanchard - known by many as Jack - was born in 1922, and served with the RAF during the second world war. He was stationed in
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Warrington Oktoberfest to mark landmark anniversary this week
THE scene is set for a historic staging of one of Warrington's favourite events. Warrington Oktoberfest starts tonight and runs until Saturday. And this staging will be a rather special one, celebrating 25 years. The annual event is organised
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Why you may spot a giant 13ft puppet in the town centre this weekend
YOU may come across a giant 13ft puppet in town this weekend. This comes as Warrington celebrates the opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup. And with various family events planned, spotting a sea giant puppet may be a highlight for
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OPINION: Humiliating mistakes make us a global laughing stock
I’m not old enough to remember the Suez Crisis of 1956 but my understanding is that Britain thought it was such a mighty world power that, along with Israel and France, it could successfully invade Egypt to regain control of the Suez Canal . It
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Drop goals, ball steals and captain's challenges - the new World Cup rules
TEAMS will be able to use a “captain’s challenge” during the Rugby League World Cup among several tweaks to existing rules. The rule, which is in operation in the NRL but not in Super League, allows teams to challenge certain on-field decisions
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Nurse Lucy Letby's note 'I AM EVIL I DID THIS' found at Chester home
ALLEGED killer Countess of Chester Hospital nurse wrote: "I AM EVIL I DID THIS” in a note found at her Chester home. Lucy Letby, 32, faces seven counts of murdering babies and 15 counts of attempted murder in relation to 10 further babies at the
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England and Samoa reveal their 19-man squads for World Cup opener
GEORGE Williams has been included in England’s 19-man squad for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Samoa. Warrington Wolves’ sole representative in the squad is named and is expected to start in the halves at Newcastle’s St James’
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'Reggie would have drowned' - Good Samaritan saves dog at Cheshire beauty spot
A GOOD Samaritan has been hailed a hero after saving a drowning dog. Arnold Rogers was taking his Jack Russell, Reggie, for his regular walk round Tatton Park when the terrier suddenly chased a duck into the lake. Minutes later, the terrified
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Primary school unveils £10,000 memorial garden on 'World Mental Health Day'
A PRIMARY school in Sankey Bridges unveiled its new £10,000 memorial garden on 'World Mental Health Day.' The unveiling took place on Monday, October 10, and was attended by Warrington South MP Andy Carter. Funds awarded from the National Lottery
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4 arrested in Warrington as police target criminals linked to county lines drug dealing
FOUR arrests have been made across Warrington as criminals linked to county line drug dealing have been targeted during a week of action across Cheshire. Officers arrested 38 people across the region in total with the majority being on suspicion
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Former Town midfielder joins Rylands on loan
WARRINGTON Rylands have bolstered their ranks with a loan signing the town’s football fans may be familiar with. Blues have confirmed midfielder Dylan Vassallo will spend the next month at Gorsey Lane having joined on loan from National League
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Why Morrisons is selling this former McColl's shop in Warrington
MORRISONS is set to sell 28 of its McColl’s convenience stores – including the former one in Lymm. The supermarket giant is seeking to sell the Morrisons Daily shop on Albany Road as part of its proposal to take over the convenience store group
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Preparing Warrington for the winter season of illnesses
Carl Marsh is place director for Warrington Together and writes a regular column for the Warrington Guardian As we head into winter, health and social care services are preparing to navigate through another difficult time, including seasonal outbreaks
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Writer of dark thrillers lands three-book deal with award-winning publisher
AN AUTHOR has landed a three-book publishing deal on the strength of her dark psychological thriller about mysterious disappearances at an exclusive diet clinic. The Clinic is Sally-Anne Martyn’s debut novel, inspired by the time she worked as
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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November
Rising energy bills across the UK have added to the ongoing cost of living crisis leaving many households battling financial worries as the winter months approach. In a bid to help Brits struggling the government has offered support
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Warrington welcomes Papua New Guinea ahead of Rugby League World Cup
WARRINGTON gave the Papua New Guinea men's team a warm welcome at a ceremony ahead of the Rugby League World Cup. The ceremony was held at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, on Wednesday evening. PNG's team - the Kumuls - arrived in Warrington ahead
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Fire crews rescue dog stuck in open water down an embankment
FIRE crews rushed to Higher Walton last night, Wednesday, to rescue a dog that was stuck in open water down an embankment. The incident happened at around 5.30pm on Hough Lane Bridge. One fire engine from Warrington, one from Lymm, and an Animal
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Warrington's Primark one of first stores in UK to offer new click and collect service
WARRINGTON’S Primark will be one of the first stores in the UK to offer a new click and collect service. The new service, which the Golden Square store is one of 25 in the UK to trial, will launch before the end of the year. And for the first
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Shocking pictures show damage to vehicle involved in M62 crash
SHOCKING pictures show damage to a vehicle involved in a crash on the M62 yesterday, Wednesday. North West Motorway Police shared some pictures from the scene where they revealed there were ‘thankfully no injuries’. Many people took to social
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Council plans to hike prices at Warrington car parks
PAYING to park in most of Warrington's council-owned car parks is set to increase in cost by around 20 per cent. Hikes announced this week show prices rising at car parks in the town centre, Stockton Heath and Lymm. Residents have until the
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Fraudster used victim’s bank card at McDonald’s before handling stolen drone and cat food
A FRAUDSTER who went on a spending spree using someone else’s bank card and handled a stolen laptop, a drone, and cat food has been spared jail. Colin Houghton made a number of purchases – including at McDonald’s – on a bank card belonging to someone
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Former Cardinal Newman teacher raffling off house to move back to Warrington
A FORMER teacher from Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, in Latchford, is raffling off his house so he can move back to Warrington. Declan Garrett, 38, used to teach at the high school in Latchford, before moving to Weston-super-Mare in 2020